Aleksandra Drecun Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)
Hypnotherapist
Dr. Drecun's specialties include career planning, anxiety and depression, premarital counseling, couple's therapy, hypnotherapy, addressing issues unique LGBTQ popluation.
Overview
Dr. Drecun received a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Drecun's dissertation focused on the legal, ethical and therapeutic impact of family secrets in family therapy. She obtained her Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Her undergraduate degree includes a bachelors in Psychology from the University of California Riverside, where she gained experience working as a research assistant. Dr. Drecun has worked as associate faculty for Mount San Antonio College, California Baptist University and as an instructor at the University of California, Riverside Extension. Dr. Drecun currently works as associate faculty at MiraCosta College, Palomar College and National University.
Dr. Drecun has served as a presenter at the annual American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Conference on family secrets. She has conducted numerous presentations at various mental health centers on attachment and foster children, chemical dependency, children's psychological issues, and communication in the workplace.
Dr. Drecun's professional work experience includes working at a San Bernardino County clinic, a Riverside contract agency, a private foster family agency, a medical group, a private practice in south orange county, a university counseling center and a psychological corporation.
Aleksandra Drecun sees patients at the following location(s):
San Diego, California
Associaton for Compassionate Transformation
12526 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92130
Contact Aleksandra Drecun
Phone: (858) 792-3541
Fax: (858) 792-3542
Web: http://www.a4ct.com/
Personal Statement
I am a licensed psychologist who is dedicated to empowering individuals, enriching lives, promoting personal growth and development by providing professionally competent and personally compassionate services for children, adults, couples and families through life-coaching, psychotherapy and education with the intent of achieving a productive life, a meaningful existence and reaching one’s highest potential.
My practice includes treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I provide consultation and life-coaching services for individuals, couples and executives. I conduct psychological testing for fitness for duty, personality and/or career assessment, diagnostic impressions and treatment planning purposes. My specialties include working with children and adolescents, pre-marital counseling, couples to increase relational satisfaction, hypnotherapy, career coaching, women’s health, LGBT and conducting bariatric surgery psychological evaluations.
I maintain an exuberant approach in guiding clients toward emotional, social, spiritual and professional success. My practice utilizes research-validated therapy and coaching to direct growth in individuals, relationships, family life and career.
I am genuinely interested in the health and happiness of my clients. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care and have a deep desire to facilitate transformation that produces a purpose-driven life in the individuals who are obtaining my psychological services.
As a practitioner, I am a highly effective and efficient professional that paves the way for client’s to reach their desired goals. My therapeutic style emanates warmth, compassion and professionalism. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, authentic and client-centered. I empower clients and teach them to become proactive by building upon their strengths. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs.
Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
Treatment Areas
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, AIDS Issues, Addiction Issues, Adolescent Issues, Adoption Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Aging, Alcoholism, Alzheimer's Disease, Amnesia, Anger Management, Anorexia Nervosa, Antisocial Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Brain Injury, Bulimia, Burn Victims, Cancer, Career Issues, Caregivers' Issues, Cerebral Palsy, Chemical Dependency, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Mental Illness, Chronic Pain, Chronic Physical Illness, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Debting, Compulsive Gambling, Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Spending, Couples' Issues, Dementia, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Disability Issues, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence Offenders, Domestic Violence Victims, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Fibromyalgia, Forgetfullness, Gambling, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Gender Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Headaches, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Identity Issues, Impotence, Impulse Control, Inattentiveness, Infertility Issues, Insomnia, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, MS, Manic-Depressive Illness, Memory Loss, Men's Issues, Mental Retardation, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Migraine Headaches, Money Issues, Multiple Personality Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological Disorders, Nicotine Addiction, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Organizational Issues, PTSD, Pain, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Peak Performance, Performance Enhancement, Perinatal Loss, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Physical Disability, Physical Injury, Post-Partum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Psychosis, Psychosomatic Syndrome, Relationship Issues, Seniors' Issues, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Assault Offenders, Sexual Assault Victims, Sexual Compulsivity, Sexual Dysfunction, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Dysfunction, Sleeplessness, Smoking Cessation, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Behavior, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Thoughts, Traumatic Stress, Unplanned Pregnancy, Vocational Issues, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Women's Issues, and Work Issues.
Treatment Modalities
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun provides 12-Step Program, 12-Step Programs, Aptitude Testing, Art Therapy, Business Consulting, Career Assessment, Career Counseling, Child Advocacy, Christian Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, Existential Psychotherapy, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Group Therapy, Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, IQ Tests, Individual Psychotherapy, Intelligence Testing, Marriage Counseling, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Parent Training, Personality Testing, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychological Testing, School Consultation, School Intervention, Sex Therapy, Spiritual Counseling, and Substance Abuse Evaluation.
She works with Adolescents, Adults, Businesses/Corporations, Children, Couples, Families, Groups, and Seniors.
Non-English Languages Spoken
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun is fluent in Serbian.